Understanding Plant Growth and Care

The video introduces gardening by exploring different seeds and their characteristics. It explains the concept of habitats and how they affect plant growth. The video distinguishes between perennial and annual plants and emphasizes the importance of understanding frost dates for planting. It suggests using a calendar to track planting times and provides practical tips for successful gardening. The video concludes with encouragement to start a garden and highlights the joy of seeing plants grow.

What characteristic helps identify bean seeds?

• They are tiny and round.

• They are long and thin.

• They are big and shiny.

• They are flat and small.

What is a habitat?

• A place with lots of water.

• A place with no sunlight.

• A place where only animals live.

• A place where plants and animals live.

Why is temperature important for plant growth?

• It influences when seeds start to grow.

• It determines the color of the plant.

• It affects the plant's height.

• It changes the plant's shape.

What is a perennial plant?

• A plant that grows only once.

• A plant that needs to be replanted every year.

• A plant that lives for many seasons.

• A plant that grows in water.

What is the main difference between perennial and annual plants?

• Perennials need more sunlight.

• Perennials live for many years.

• Annuals are always taller.

• Annuals grow faster.

Why is a calendar useful for planting seeds?

• To remember the names of the plants.

• To know when to water the plants.

• To schedule planting times based on frost dates.

• To track the color of the plants.

What is the last frost date?

• The last day it is likely to freeze.

• The first day of winter.

• The day when seeds are harvested.

• The day when plants start to bloom.

Why should you read the back of seed packets?

• To find out the price of the seeds.

• To know the color of the flowers.

• To learn how and when to plant the seeds.

• To see pictures of the plants.

What should you do with tomato plants in cooler climates?

• Plant them directly in the ground.

• Keep them indoors all year.

• Start them in pots indoors before the last frost.

• Water them every day.

What is the first step in creating a planting calendar?

• Mark the last frost date.

• Choose the largest seeds.

• Count the number of seeds.

• Mark the first frost date.